Pros

I love how trust worthy the car is! This car has made me a volkswagon fan for life! My back and legs almost never hurt after long car rides. I can always trust the breaks. I live in New England, so a car that can handle snow is important. For only having front wheel drive, the car handles well. The sound system that comes with the car is impeccable. I have come across other sound systems (ones that people buy separately or non-volkswagon factory) and they do not compete.

Cons

There is a lack of cup holders in the car. Due to the age of the car, there are some maintenance issues coming up, that have me looking at newer cars.

25

Love This Car! —
I only have not liked the cost of maintenance due to age and a couple of accidents, but this goes for almost any car. Volkswagon has a reputation for costly repairs, but if you take car of your car the repairs are few and far between.

Pros

Long lifeSpeedy -quick reactingAll the confidence and presence of a higher priced luxury car without the price tag or pretenseFun to driveTimeless designComfortablepowerful

Cons

Electrical quirks, irrational engine lights, water pump---all those things you tolerate but should have to.

25

My Love Affair With My 2000 Passat- Johann Sebastian Passat —
This was my first grown- up car, but let me stress not too grown up.
As an Architect the design is very important to me.
The car is beautifully, simple modern, tight and lovely.
VW has left me in a bind as the new Passats are bit frumpy & too soft in the ride- no longer just grown up, but middle age.
The 2000 is comfortable for long road trip and city commutes.
The V6 holds a lot of Zippity do.
After 15 years and 175,000 very tough city miles-Johann will be a third back up car.
This has been my favorite VW above all we have owned including a Cabriolet, Golf, Jetta and (2) V6 Passat wagons.
I love this car!

Pros

Good sized sedan. Excellent year without any of the typical VW issues. V6 engine with plenty of umpf to give others a surprise.

Cons

double exhaust if motor mounts are not fixed is annoying since both right and left side flex pipes need to be replaced.

25

Very Reliable And Solid German Craftsmanship. —
It surprises drivers of luxury brands how much power it has from the line. Handling is fairly good. Clearly not Porsche good but well enough to have fun with. Electrics in this car are also much better than expected. No corroded contacts or glitches.

Pros

Fun to drive

Cons

expensive to repair

25

Good If You Like To Work On Your Own Car —
Replacing the timing belt every 100000 miles is a pain. must use special vw fluids. i would not buy again. Parts are expansive and hard to find. Getting ready to trade it in or sell it. 1.8t 5 speed. fwd

Pros

Very reliable and fun and comfortabe to drive on long trips

Cons

Parts are expensive

55

Great For Road Trips —
I just traveled across the US in this car and talk about comfort. Four people and all out luggage for 3 weeks vacation and we still had room to stretch-out. Sure glad I had this for a 8000 mile trip

Pros

the potential and the look

Cons

its not reliable too much and maintenance is so exspensive

25

Who Ever Said Vw's Were Reliable Is A Fool!!!! —
performance is good. there is alot of potential. something breaks almost once every 2 to 3 months i love the look of my car and the interior is a really good qualitygas milage is good. maintenance is a pain in the ass!!!!!!! my car is fun to drive because people hate on the family sedan.

Pros

It is a perfect car that has plenty of performance, handling, and braking.

Cons

None

75

It Is An Amazing Car To Own —
Acceelerates very quickly, brakes in no time, and with a few adjustments handles
like a charm. Does have some issues with the emissions workshop checklight, but
overall no really expensive fixes. The styling of the car is beautiful and the interior
is very luxurious. I can get anywhere from the mid 20s to about the higher 30s for
MPG depending on how I drive. One of the most fun cars I've ever driven

Pros

smooth ride

Cons

cant think of any

25

Great —
i love my car. its the best. i wouldnt change anything about it. i love the way it rides. its not that expensive. ilove driving it around town. overall i think that it is a great car. i love it

Pros

its a turbo

Cons

it always as an electrical prblem

35

Its Great Saver On The Gas Bill, Not The Electrical Bill —
my only problem with this car is it always has an electrical problem, other than that its a good car. drives good and picks up when it needs. great ongas, that turbo is doing its job. 30 bucks, full tank.

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